Some Early Psychologists Argued That Thinking Cannot Be Observed and So

question 10

Multiple Choice

Some early psychologists argued that thinking cannot be observed and so cannot be studied objectively and scientifically.How would a cognitive psychologist be most likely to respond to this argument?

• A)"Modern technology allows us to examine thought processes in a very precise manner."
• B)"By studying people's responses to various stimuli, we can draw inferences about the thought processes that underlie those responses."
• C)"We study mental events, which are not necessarily the same thing as 'thinking.' "
• D)"We can determine what people are thinking simply by asking them what they are thinking.The things they say are observable behaviors that we can measure objectively."

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